Characteristics
- Group tour with local courier / guide
- bilingual (Italian-speaking)
- breakfast included
- departures are guaranteed (subject to availability)
- starting from 3 days before departure, availability is on request
- low-cost class hotels (basic, often in the suburbs)
- no minimum age
- children aged 2 and under travel for free
- the journey involves changes in temperature and altitude
- at least one overnight stay has to be booked both before and after the tour,
Itinerary
Day 1 — Oakland
Independent transfer from your hotel to the starting point of the tour, – Farmers Market in front of Starbucks, at the corner of Fairfax Blvd and 3rd Street 6.30; alternatively, Culver City, in front of the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 5990 Green Valle Circle 7, appointment: 30 minutes before departure time, Continue along one of the most scenic coasts in America, through famous locations like Santa Barbara, Big Sur and Carmel., Stop off at, Set on hills gently sloping to the ocean, Santa Barbara is a beautiful seaside town with the atmosphere of a Spanish colony. Standing in the middle of a seemingly endless strech of pristine beaches and palm trees is the former dock Stearns Wharf (1872), alive with restaurants and fish stalls., Visit the Mission Santa Barbara, a church built by Spanish settlers., continue to, This little town looks like a Danish village magically transplanted in California. Its main streets make for a very pleasant walk amid quaint shops., late night arrival at Oakland. Accommodation The Hawthorns,
Day 2 — Oakland
Continental breakfast, full day tour of Oakland, San Francisco’s iconic streets twist up and down its many hills and scenic bridges connecting it to the mainland – chief among which the red Golden Gate. San Francisco is a charming, multi-faceted city, regarded as a liberal, enlightened oasis in a rather conservative America., Cruise in the city bay (starting point: Fisherman’s Wharf). Gaze at San Francisco's fantastic skyline from the boat; look up at the Golden Gate bridge as you sail below it. You will cruise around Alcatraz, the island where the infamous prison still stands. These are just a few of the many scenic views you will enjoy on your way back to Fisherman's Wharf., unscheduled lunch (not included), afternoon panoramic tour of the city, Highlights: Union Square, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, and Fisherman's Wharf, from which the island of Alcatraz with its infamous prison can be seen, return to Oakland. Accommodation The Hawthorns,
Day 3 — Oakland → Stevenson Ranch
Continental breakfast, departure to, Monterey is renowned for its Fisherman’s Wharf, an old fishing boat pier, and for Cannery Row – once the site of several fish canning factories, now turned into restaurants, boutiques and art galleries., continue to, Go down the twisty 17-Mile Drive, a private panoramic road that passes by the deluxe country clubs of Pebble Beach. The road runs along the celebrated Lone Cypress, a solitary tree at the top of a cliff – probably the most photographed spot in the area., Standing on a rocky hill that gently slopes into a beautifully white, soft-sanded beach, Carmel is to Californians what the Hamptons are to New Yorkers: the chicest holiday spot, so glamorous with its elegant mansions, boutiques and golf courses. One of its mayors was none other than Clint Eastwood !, Smaller vehicles travel along the southern part of the famous Route 1 or Pacific Highway, while buses travel along the 17-Mile Drive., continue to Stevenson Ranch. Accommodation Mediterraneo,
Day 4 — Stevenson Ranch → Las Vegas
Continental breakfast, departure to Las Vegas, En route stop in a big outlet store offering major brands for sale prices, Las Vegas is beyond words. It shines like a diamond the middle of the desert, dazzling with its extravagant luxury hotels, bustling with all sorts of shows and revelry. A place – but can such a place even exist? – without equal in the whole world., Night-time orientation tour of The Strip, with its many outlandish themed casino hotels: the CityCenter, the Venetian, the fountains at the Bellagio, the Mirage Volcano, Treasure Island, the Paris Las Vegas and its very own Eiffel Tower, Caesars Palace, the New York-New York, the MGM Grand, the Excalibur Castle, and the Luxor Pyramid. The rest of the night is free for you to discover the city’s many exhilarating treats.. Accommodation,
Day 5 — Las Vegas
Continental breakfast, departure to, Outside panoramic visit to the majestic Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, about 1 hour away from Las Vegas. Built in the Thirties during the Great Depression, the dam is a true masterpiece of engineering., return to Las Vegas. Accommodation,
Day 6 — Las Vegas → Page (Lake Powell)
Continental breakfast, departure to, Get your kicks on iconic Route 66 crossing the Mojave desert. The tour takes you through Seligman and Kingman to the Kaibab National Forest and the Canyon Region., North of Sedona, Route 89A will lead you into Oak Creek Canyon, a stunning gorge made of rocks with vivid red, pink and orange hues dotted with large cottonwood trees., Photo stop, arrival at, Sedona is home to many artists and art communities. Quaintly set amidst canyons and red stones, often used as backcdrop for Western movies, the town is regarded as a New Age haven by those who think that its mountains shed a cosmic energy flowing through the Earth., afternoon visit of the highlights and its surroundings, See the spectacular rock formations of Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, Corthouse Butte and the 1956 Chapel of the Holy Cross, strikingly nested between two red stone pillars., in the late afternoon, continue to Page (Lake Powell). Accommodation,
Day 7 — Page (Lake Powell)
Continental breakfast, early morning departure to, Monument Valley is arguably the most famous landscape of the American West – and possibly the most breathtaking one. The red sandstone crests, jutting out from the desert, were the iconic setting of numberless blockbusters – above all “Stagecoach” (1939). The park stretches over the land of the Navajo Nation, between Utah and Arizona., Off-road valley floor tour with a Navajo guide – an exciting drive through the red sandstone crests, continue to, Horseshoe Bend, on the Colorado River, is a picturesque arc worn down by the river in the shape of a horseshoe. It’s one of the most photographed places in the Southwest., Photo stop, return to Page (Lake Powell). Accommodation,
Day 8 — Page (Lake Powell)
Continental breakfast, visit of, Just a few kilometers away from Page, a rift formed by the wear of water carving through the rock in peculiar shapes created a spectacular slot canyon called Antelope Canyon. The canyon is divided in two: the Upper Antelope Canyon, which is easily accessible; and the Lower Antelope Canyon, equipped with ladders. Both parts of the canyon are equally scenic - depending on the time of the day and the season, otherworldy light tricks will take your breath away., continue to, shortly before arrival, visit of, The Valley of Fire, 50 km from Las Vegas, is one of the most photographed places in the Southwest: an astonishing red landscape of petrified dunes, cliffs, and oddly-shaped boulders., arrival at in the evening. End of the tour,
Notes
BAGGAGE: One medium-size baggage (max. 23 kg) per person is allowed. Due to limited storage room, we cannot assure you can bring along extra baggage. Due to security reasons, you cannot deposit your extra baggage at the first hotel of the tour. ROOMS: rooms only have one or two beds. “Triple”, “quadruple”, “family” room refers to the number of the guests, who will sleep in the beds provided (max. 2). The possibility of adding a rollaway bed – even if requested at the time of reservation – is subject to availability, with a supplement to be paid on site. Likewise, special requests for double or separate beds; adjoining, high-floor, low-floor rooms etc. are always upon request and these services can never be considered as granted.. DISABLED PEOPLE: disabled travellers can take part to the tour as long as they are self-sufficient. This is because means of transport are not equipped with a wheelchair platform; in addiction, due to insurance and security reasons, neither the guide nor the driver are allowed to help passengers getting on board. Disabled passengers must thus travel with an assistant of their own, to provide them all the help they might need during the tour. All bookings are on request.. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: a list of optional services, to be paid by credit card or in cash, will be offered to you on site. The courier is under no obligation to provide assistance to the passengers for excursions purchased before departure.. NO MINIMUM AGE. Babies aged 2 and under travel for free. Children from 2 to 14 years can stay in their parents’ twin room, at a reduced price. There must be at least one participant aged 18 per reservation.. SMOKING: smoking is prohibited in hotels and on coaches.. HOTEL, CHECK IN: People younger than 18 years (21 for Las Vegas) must share their room with a traveller of age; otherwise, hotels will refuse to accept them in.. HOTEL, DEPOSIT: at the time of check-in, you will be asked to provide a personal credit card as guarantee for extra expenses. If you are using a company credit card, you must get an authorisation from your company. The hold as guarantee for extra expenses changes according to the category of the hotel. The hold will be unblocked between 3 and 10 days after check-out date; more days might be required if the credit card is linked to a non-American bank. We suggest you bring along at least two credit cards.. HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The Organizing Body reserves the right to substitute the itinerary and/or the hotels to alternative of a similar or superior category in the event of unplanned circumstances, and if the safe and normal proceeding of the tour is threatened. Furthermore, when in the impossibility for all of the travellers to stay at the same hotel, the group will be split amidst several hotels of the same category.. START OF THE TOUR: please show up at the meeting point at least 30 minutes before departure. You are strongly advised to be punctual. No refund is provided for passengers failing to meet at designated time.. TIPS: not included – but virtually mandatory, unless service is badly disappointing. Suggested tips: $5-6/day per person for the courier; $4-5/day per person for the driver.. MEALS: not included when not specified. COACH SEATING: seats are variably assigned day by day.. REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler. TRANSFERS: not included when not specified. When included, a supplement for private transfer is applied in the event of arrival/departure late in the evening/night or early in the morning (usually between 8pm and 7am). A supplement is always charged to individual passengers..
Starts from
8 days / 7 nights – from Oakland to Page (Lake Powell)
Start: Farmers Market davanti a Starbucks, angolo Fairfax Blvd e 3rd Street at 6.30 or Culver City davanti Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 5990 Green Valle Circle at 7 End: hotel in Luxor, Lobby North Entrance,
Price includes
Bilingual (English-speaking) local courier / guide, air-conditioned motorcoach, admissions, visits and excursions: as scheduled, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts,
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, tips, porterage, transfer from/to the airport upon arrival/departure, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Cancellation policies
3 days or less prior to departure 100% fee,
